Bo’ness United made it three in a row, beating East Stirlingshire following on from the victories at Broxburn Athletic and home to Linlithgow Rose. Over the course of the game the BUs perhaps just about deserved the win but the Shire proved tough opponents, their main fault being the inability to convert the chances that came their way. This was perfectly illustrated in the first few minutes when from a free kick cross the header went just over the bar and another header, this time from a corner, was headed onto the bar. As often as can happen in these situations the Shire were left to regret the spurned opportunities as Bo’ness went ahead, Tom Grant putting Kieran Mitchell through on goal, the BU striker making no mistake as he shot past Shire keeper Jay Cantley.

East Stirlingshire created openings to get back including in the second half though Bo’ness were improved, defending well while getting up the park looking for a second goal. With just over fifteen minutes remaining they got that goal a good Bo’ness move, Kieran Mitchell finishing off a good move with a great volley that flashed into the East Stirlingshire net. That goal settled the destination of the points and while the Shire never stopped trying, they were unable to find their way to goal.

Bo’ness were perhaps not at their best in this game but they worked hard throughout and took their chances to achieve another win that keeps them well in the top half of the Lowland League.

Bo’ness United: 1 Allan Fleming 2 Roan Fitzpatrick (Irving 31) 3 Jordan Armstrong (Macaulay 75)
4 Mark McLuckie 5 Alasdair Davidson6 Adam Masson (Johnston 75)7 Jack Hodge (Hodgkiss 75)
9 Billy Mortimer (Fyfe 65)10 Tom Grant (Capt) 11 Shaun Brown16 Kieran Mitchell

Subs: 8 Kyle Johnston 12 Ryan Stevenson (Not Used)14 Jamie Watson (Not Used)15 Keir Macaulay 17 Dan Irving 18 Lucas Fyfe 19 Lewis Hodgkiss

Match details

Match date

Sat 10 Jan 2026

Kickoff

15:00

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